Marc Marquez in official Ducati: Mauro Grassilli opens up about the possibility
Marc Marquez in official Ducati: Mauro Grassilli opens to the'hypothesis
During an interview with the microphones of "Motorsport-Total", the newly appointed sporting director of Ducati Mauro Grassilli è expressed himself bluntly on a topic that will hold the bench throughout the MotoGp season, namely, who will be Pecco Bagnaia’s teammate in the official team from 2025. Several riders would already have their eyes on that seat, most notably Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin, whose contracts will expire at the end of the season.
"We are in no hurry to decide who will be the second official rider. It's a very important choice, so it has to be thought out and takes time. We have many drivers to choose from. We are trying to get back to moreù sustainable numbers in terms of team management and salaries" began the Ducati sports director.
"Marc really likes the brand. He's a rider who has won a lot and has great charisma. I don't know him much, but he seems like an honest, sincere and wonderful person. Marquez è an important candidate to consider. The global economic situation, however, obliges us to be very careful with our spending, both for the official team and for the Pramac" added the Borgo Panigale stable manager.
In conclusion, mauro Grassilli è exposed himself on the Yamaha-VR46 issue: "We are talking with VR46 to extend our collaboration. But it è not easy. Because é as I said, this agreement must also adapt to the new economic framework. We have not found a solution yet. We know that they have an’offer on the table from Yamaha, we are not the ones in a hurry“.
